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Minutes - Board Meeting 03/07/07

 

Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola

held Wednesday, March 7, 2007at Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York 11501.

 

PRESENT:                             Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

                                                                Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

ALSO PRESENT:                 Village Attorney John Spellman

                                                Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero

                                                Superintendent of Public Works Thomas J. Rini

                                                Superintendent of Buildings Daniel B. Whalen

                                                Village Treasurer Giacomo A. Ciccone

                                                Deputy Village Clerk Janet H. Zalkin

                                                Water Department Supervisor Frederick Booher

                                               

 

Press Observer:                     Joseph Rizza, Mineola American

 

Sunshine Observers:             Approximately 15 Observers

 

 

Mayor Martins opened the Work Session at 6:30 PM.

 

Resolution No. 52-07

 

Resolved to approve bills and payroll.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 53-07

 

Resolved to approve the Willis Avenue School’s request for the use of Wilson Park for their annual kindergarten class picnic on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 (rain date, Thursday, June 14, 2007) from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM.   

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo  

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero announced that Village residents may register to vote for the upcoming Village Election on Saturday March 10, 2007.

 

Village Treasurer, Giacomo Ciccone, requested board approval of the proposed Bond Refunding Resolution as presented.

 

Resolution No. 54-07

 

Resolved to approve the proposed Bond Refunding Resolution as presented.  

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo  

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther  

 

Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero polled the Board:

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Building Department Superintendent Daniel B. Whalen reported the department’s activity and revenue for the month of February 2007.

 

Superintendent of Public Works Thomas Rini gave an update on the drainage study of Bruce Terrace.

 

Resolution No. 55-07

 

Resolved to approve the closure of a 13 foot curb cut on the north side of 159 Roosevelt Avenue and allow for the installation of a new 13 foot curb cut on the south side of the property.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther 

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 Village Attorney John Spellman gave an update on the proposed Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps LOSAP program and requested a hearing date for April. 

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the Work Session at 7:05 PM. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Mayor Martins opened the Public Meeting at 7:30 PM. 

 

Mayor Martins invited everyone to come out for the Mineola Junior Department Pasta Dinner on March 11, 2007 at Village Hall.

 

Trustee Lawrence Werther reported that the Mineola Library was once again offering income tax preparation help for senior citizens.  Trustee Werther also reported on the Chamber of Commerce upcoming Taste of Mineola event on March 22, 2007 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Jericho Terrace.

 

Trustee Paul Cusato reported that the Mineola Fire Department responded to 50 alarms in the month of February and 476 calls since April 1, 2006. Trustee Cusato invited everyone to come out for the Mineola Junior Fire Department Pasta Dinner on March 11, 2007.  Trustee Cusato reported that he had 53 volunteers so far for the Neighborhood Watch Program.

 

Trustee John DaVanzo gave the year to date Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps report. 

Trustee DaVanzo reported that Leisure Pass applications are available and that the Leisure Pass office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

 

Mayor Martins announced that the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps LOSAP hearing would be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 7:30 PM.

 

Mayor Martins announced that there would be no meeting on March 14, 2007.

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to close the Public Meeting at 8:50 PM.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                                   No                                Absent

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

 

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